Boston Move In Madness – An Annual Tradition
September 2, 2010 – 11:52 am | No Comment

I confess I was born and raised in Boston and though I graduated from 2 of the areas major universities I did not have to go through the madness that is the September move in.  …

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Breakdown On MBTA Green Line Highlights Struggles For Passengers In Wheelchairs
July 18, 2009 – 4:50 pm | 2 Comments
Breakdown On MBTA Green Line Highlights Struggles For Passengers In Wheelchairs

The MBTA is rarely known for being on time, or having freedom from technical difficulties. Amongst all of the subway lines, the Green Line is often recognized for its un-scheduled stops and frequent breakdowns. But …

Top Tall Ships 2009
July 15, 2009 – 5:52 pm | One Comment
Top Tall Ships 2009

Over the weekend, the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge made a stop in Boston. For those unaware, the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge is a trans-Atlantic race by sailing ships that follows a traditional route, from Viigo, …

Cool Off At One Of Boston’s Best Swimming Pools
July 15, 2009 – 11:31 am | 3 Comments
Cool Off At One Of Boston’s Best Swimming Pools

When it comes to drowning your sorrows, most Bostonians look towards the drinkable liquids rather than the type you take a swim in. But while the dog days of summer haven’t exactly hit the city yet, …

Spotlight: Sweet
July 12, 2009 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Spotlight: Sweet

Sweet feels like a quaint and retro-fun girls special treat haven, and based on the ladies that came in while I was in the shoppe last week, usual in groups of 3 or 4, that …

Simmons College Continues Mission For Outstanding Education With New Public Elementary School
July 12, 2009 – 8:59 am | No Comment
Simmons College Continues Mission For Outstanding Education With New Public Elementary School

For over a hundred years, Simmons College has demonstrated the importance of a strenuous and stimulating academic experience to its students. Finally, Simmons is taking its educational mission to the streets: This September, in conjunction with …

The Tall Ships have arrived!
July 8, 2009 – 6:51 pm | One Comment
The Tall Ships have arrived!

With a majesty that photos alone could never do justice to 41 tall ships from the world over have pulled into Boston Harbor to kick off Sail Boston 2009.  The ships will be available for …

Will the South Street Diner Survive?
July 7, 2009 – 8:23 pm | 5 Comments
Will the South Street Diner Survive?

It’s 4:00 AM. You’re tired, hungry, and walking the streets of downtown Boston in search of a hot meal.
Here are your options:

Bova’s Bakery
South Street Diner
Miel
Random Dunkin Donuts, McDonald’s or a street cart.

If four local residents …

Go Local This Summer At The Farmers’ Market
July 4, 2009 – 2:08 am | No Comment
Go Local This Summer At The Farmers’ Market

So often we associate the word “imported” with luxury. Wine from Italy, sheets from France; it’s practically become a contest to see whose belongings are more exotic. Yet when it comes to fruits and veggies, the best produce is grown …

Island hopping just off the coast of Boston
July 3, 2009 – 5:52 pm | One Comment
Island hopping just off the coast of Boston

If a trip to the tropics is only likely to happen in your very vivid imagination this summer, it doesn’t mean you have to put your island hopping hopes on hold. Head over to Long …

Party Like A Patriot This Fourth Of July
June 27, 2009 – 4:11 pm | One Comment
Party Like A Patriot This Fourth Of July

Yet another Independence Day celebration will be upon us faster than you can say Boom Boom Pow! Bostonians are already planning their festivities, so don’t sit at home alone on America’s birthday. If you’re planning to remain in the …